Read the sentences below, paying close attention to the tone of the passage.


So I followed Goofball’s directions to the joint where I was to meet the one they called Big Man. Big man is right! The guy was nearly as wide as he was tall, and all muscle. No wonder everyone "did what he said".


Which phrase could be substituted for the phrase in bold (it's did what he said), to better match the tone of the passage?

A)deferred to him

B)respected him

C)brought him presents

D)shined his shoes